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The R. 33 Airship and its sister ship were virtual copies of a Graf Zeppelin that had been
The R.33 Airship and its sister ship were virtual copies of a Graf Zeppelin that had been brought down by anti-aircraft fire in 1916. This huge craft with a length of 633 ft and a diameter of 78 ft is seen here approaching the mooring mast at Croydon during July 1921. In 1921 the conference of Empire heads of Government was being held in London and so it was considered an ideal opportunity to demonstrate how airships could link the countries of the Empire. The R.33 was engaged in trails all over the country from its base at Pulham in Norfolk and so a wooden mooring mast of 140 ft high was built at Croydon, it was used only twice before it was removed in September 1921 as it had been built on private land without permission.
Armstrong Whitworth R33 Airship G-FaG moving towards the docking tower at Croydon Aerodrome. 4science - Academic / Education - 25/02/2010
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The R. 33 Airship and its sister ship, virtual copies of the Graf Zeppelin that met a tragic fate in 1916, glide gracefully through the skies as they approach the mooring mast at Croydon during July 1921. With an impressive length of 633 ft and a diameter of 78 ft, these colossal airships were symbols of technological marvel and innovation. In this print captured by an unknown photographer from Memory Lane Prints, we witness a moment in history when airships were envisioned as powerful tools to connect nations within the British Empire. The year was marked by the conference of Empire heads of Government held in London, providing an ideal opportunity to showcase how these majestic aircraft could unite countries. The R. 33 Airship embarked on trials across various locations from its base in Pulham, Norfolk. To facilitate its docking at Croydon Aerodrome for this historic event, a towering wooden mooring mast standing at 140 ft was erected specifically for this purpose. However, it would only serve its intended function twice before being dismantled due to unauthorized construction on private land. This photograph encapsulates not just the grandeur and ambition behind early aviation but also serves as a reminder of how human ingenuity can push boundaries despite setbacks and challenges faced along the way.
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